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I'll start by saying that Dianne Jones truly became my Guardian Angel! In regards to my divorce case that has lasted several years without an end in sight

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I just had my first meeting with Dianne Jones at Men's Legal Center. I walked into the office entirely overwhelmed at the divorce process after being served

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Being a dad with two baby mommas, I was scared of the court process hearing that California is a mommy state. DO NOT BELIEVE THIS! A big THANK YOU to Men's

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New California Law Allows Children to Testify Regarding Custody and Visitation in Divorce Cases

When the calendar turns to a new year, it’s typical for several new laws to take effect and to begin having a substantial effect on different types of legal matters. Divorce is certainly a type of legal matter that is subject to legal changes from time to time, and 2012 will usher in a change in the way that divorce cases can be managed in such a way that it could alter the landscape of how contested issues such as child custody and child visitation are handled.

Beginning this year, a change in the laws that deal with divorce in California will allow children to testify regarding the issues of child custody and child visitation. Specifically, the child’s age and capacity to reason must be sufficient such that his or her testimony will be relevant. In addition, a child who is 14 years old or older may address the court directly. To date, the ability of children to take part in these proceedings was limited.

Even though children will now be able to address a court in this manner, the situation will still be closely controlled and managed by the court. However, many expect this change to add a substantial degree of complication to these proceedings, as it could give rise to a temptation by one parent or both to manipulate the children into testifying in a certain way. The overriding standard to be used by California courts in deciding these issues remains the best interests of the child or children involved.

San Diego Child Custody Lawyers

Clearly, any father who faces a contested child custody or child support issue faces a difficult challenge for many reasons. Fathers who are in this position need to take immediate action to make sure that they are doing everything possible to build a strong case. This undertaking should occur with the help of experienced professionals.

If you are facing this legal battle, you need to seek the help of San Diego child custody lawyers who have been fighting for the rights of fathers and husbands for many years. Contact the Men’s Legal Center today to schedule an initial consultation.

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• You are urged not to send us any confidential information contained in an e-mail or any attachment until such time as we have indicated to you that we are able to review that information.

• You recognize that our review of your information, even if it is confidential and even if it is transmitted in a good faith effort to retain us, does not preclude us from representing another client directly adverse to you, even in a matter where that information could and will be used against you.

• If you have time sensitive information do not e-mail us. Please call us and schedule an initial consultation at (619) 234-3838.

• By clicking “Accept,” you represent that you understand this disclosure and agree that submitting this form to our attorneys DOES NOT establish any type of attorney client relationship with the Men's Legal Center.